Trail Update: Finding Towns Along the AT

Things I have loved about hiking into a resupply point and town.

May 2, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to the Appalachian Trail [North Carolina/Tennessee Edition]

There are numerous breweries, brew pubs, and bars found in and around trail towns where people of age can pack on those liquid calories and calm those aching muscles. Here...

Sep 20, 2016 : Stubbs

Erwin to Roan

Erwin to Roan Leaving I finally left Erwin and hiked out slow and steady to protect my leg. I didn't see a lot of people hiking that day other than...

May 14, 2016 : Hillary

Hiker Care Package (live from Erwin, TN)

Erwin, Tennessee is a small town in all aspects of the term, except for one: it's kinda big if you have to walk it. Therefore, Uncle Johnny's Hostel, which is...

May 4, 2015 : Tee Corley

3 Weeks Down in Erwin, TN

Zero Day Consumed many calories Enough said mountain magnolia inn was amazing Day 19 5.3 miles in 2 hours 45 minutes Sitting here in my tent right now listening...

Apr 29, 2015 : Oliver Hudgins

Miss Janet Takes My Brother to the Bus Station

After escaping Hot Springs Team Mudslide slept on top of Rich Mountain Fire Tower, old and poxed with graffiti. We ran into another group calling themselves Team Liar, because they...

Apr 26, 2015 : David

41 Days In: Gear Changes & Facts Thus Far

41 Days into Button's Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking Venture. Gear Changes & Learned Facts from the trail, thus far.

Apr 16, 2015 : Sonia Button

One Month In

Hello! Things are still going well out here! I'm currently in Erwin TN, about 340 miles into the trail. Since I last posted I hiked through the Smokies, experienced the wonders...

Apr 23, 2014 : Ellie B.